Tories could water down environmental commitments as the world burns
Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg and the 'New Conservatives' are calling for green deadlines to be reconsidered ahead of the next election.
Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg and the 'New Conservatives' are calling for green deadlines to be reconsidered ahead of the next election.
"What works is getting rid of unpopular, expensive green policies, and that is a real opportunity for us." - Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg, Conservative MP.
The Prime Minister and successful Tory candidate Steve Tuckwell each got a hero’s welcome as they arrived at a cafe after the by-election win.
Ironically, Labour lost the by-election due to a protest over Sadiq Khan's environmental ULEZ policy.
'Very pleased to come 4th and have beaten the @LibDems a long established party.' tweeted Fox.
The Tories held the seat with a majority of just 495, while Laurence Fox and Piers Corbyn couldn't even get 1,000 votes between them.
A 'local English teacher' used to heap praise on the Steve Tuckwell is actually a senior Conservative councillor.
The list of candidates to take on London Mayor Sadiq Khan at next year’s election has been whittled down to three.
This wouldn't have been allowed to happen on Boris Johnson's watch!
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